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The Little Convict

1979Movie1 h 16 min

Animation Drama

69

GoodGoodWatch score

A moving, cathartic animated movie about history and crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

In old New South Wales, a new bunch of convicts arrives, including young Toby Nelson. Consigned to a Government farm, they're subjected to the cruelty of Sergeant Billy Langdon and Corporal Weazel Wesley. Toby escapes and flees into the Australian bush.

Feels like

Australian Colonial Era
Convict Story
Aboriginal Friendship
Coming-of-Age Adventure
Historical Drama
Underdog Narrative
Rescue Mission
Found Family
Bush Escape

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by: Yoram Gross
Written by: John Palmer, Yoram Gross
Produced by: Yoram Gross
Music by: Bob Young

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Facts

December 20, 1979 · 1 h 16 min · Violence

Released: December 20, 1979
Runtime: 1 h 16 min
Content: Violence
Genres: Animation, Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: Australia
Budget: $535,000
Box office: $606,000

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Little Convict worth watching?"

Questions about The Little Convict

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Is The Little Convict worth watching?

69

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7).

Is The Little Convict okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Little Convict good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 3 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.